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Short answer: no, Costco doesn’t rent RVs, and as far as I can tell it never has.
That’s probably why you’re here, so I won’t bury it. Costco does have an RV program, but it’s for buying, not renting, and it changed recently enough that most articles about it are out of date. Here’s what Costco actually offers RVers right now, and where to go if what you wanted was a rental.
Last checked: October 15, 2026.
What Costco actually offers
Costco’s RV benefit runs through the Costco Auto Program. It’s now a partnership with Camping World. Here’s what you get:
- Member pricing on eligible new RVs, motorhomes and towables both
- You verify your membership online, pick an RV, and register for a savings certificate that you take to Camping World
- An optional Camping World “Concierge” to walk you through it
- Executive Members get a Costco Shop Card after completing a post-purchase survey
Two things to know before you get excited. Costco doesn’t publish the discount amount or what counts as “eligible,” so you won’t know what you’d save until you look up a specific RV. And the program is run by Affinity Auto Programs, an independent company, not by Costco itself.
My take: it’s worth ten minutes if you were going to buy from Camping World anyway. It isn’t a reason to buy from Camping World.
So where do you rent?
Three peer-to-peer platforms cover most of the country. A lot of owners list the same RV on more than one, so the real differences are in the fees.
| Outdoorsy | RVshare | RVezy | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renter service fee | Up to 20% | A percentage, not published | Varies; minimum $15/night for motorhomes, $10 for trailers |
| Non-refundable screening fee | No | Yes | No |
| Security deposit | Card hold, released 7 days after the trip if there’s no claim | Card hold, or a smaller non-refundable waiver on some listings | Set by the host |
The one I’d watch is RVshare’s screening fee. It’s mandatory and non-refundable. You don’t get it back if you cancel inside the grace period, and you don’t get it back if the owner cancels on you.
What it’ll actually cost
Median nightly rates on Outdoorsy, from a little over 2,000 live listings across eight major rental markets on October 11, 2026, before fees:
- Class C motorhome: $230
- Class B / camper van: $249
- Travel trailer: $125
- Fifth wheel: $200
- Pop-up: $95
Then the service fee and cleaning go on top, plus campgrounds and fuel. A week in a Class C at the median comes out around $2,850, assuming:
- a 20% service fee
- $100 cleaning
- six nights of campgrounds at $55
- 900 miles at 8 mpg, with gas at $4.33 (the AAA national average this week)
3 ways to actually save
1. Move your pickup location
This matters more than anything else on the list. On the same day, the median Class C was $192 a night in Orlando and $300 in Bozeman. If you can start an hour outside the gateway town instead of in it, do.
2. Rent a towable if you already have the truck
$125 a night against $230 for a Class C, and you’re not fueling a motorhome. Check the payload sticker in your driver’s door jamb first, not the brochure tow rating.
3. Be flexible on dates
Summer weekends go first. If your dates can move, ask owners about September and October weekdays. That’s where you’re most likely to find open calendars and owners willing to deal on longer trips.
What Costco is good for on an RV trip
Plenty, if you’re already a member:
- Fuel for the motorhome or tow vehicle. Check the canopy height before you pull a tall rig in.
- Stocking up on food before you leave
- Tires for your truck or SUV, with Costco’s road hazard warranty on most passenger and light-truck tires
- Hotels or a rental car through Costco Travel for either end of the trip. Costco Travel doesn’t rent RVs.
The bottom line
Costco won’t rent you an RV. It’ll help you buy one from Camping World, and it can keep your fuel and grocery costs down on the trip. For the rental itself, you’ll use one of the three platforms above. The biggest factor in the price isn’t which one you pick. It’s where you pick the RV up.
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